Sous Chef - Create Menus, Lead Kitchen Team

Compass Group UK & Ireland; Wimbledon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Career development programmes (Career*

Healthcare benefits

Travel discounts

Cinema discounts

Cash rewards

Wellness and mindfulness classes

Discounts for family and friends

Job summary

Compass Group UK & Ireland is seeking a Sous Chef in Wimbledon to plan, prepare, cook and present high-quality food for clients, while leading on-site operations and maintaining the highest hygiene standards. You will work closely with the leadership team to drive service excellence.

Ideal candidates will have City & Guilds NVQ or equivalent, plus supervision experience and a valid Food Hygiene certificate, with a flexible approach to shifts and a drive to contribute to a thriving

Qualifications

• Must be passionate about high-quality food and exceptional customer service.
• Experience supervising a team in a kitchen environment.
• Experience in a similar chef role or equivalent.
• Hold a Food Hygiene certificate and apply best practice.
• Flexible approach to working hours and shifts.
• Over 21 and driving preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, cook and present food to the standard required by the Company and Client.
• Control stock and waste, ensuring cost-effectiveness.
• Maintain hygiene and Health & Safety standards on site.
• Collaborate with leadership team on site to support service.
• Assist with menu changes and development of new concepts.
• Monitor kitchen operations to ensure quality and brand standards.

Skills

Food quality focus

Team supervision experience

Chef experience

Flexible working

Driving license

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Job description

Compass Group UK & Ireland is seeking a Sous Chef in Wimbledon to plan, prepare, cook and present high-quality food for clients, while leading on-site operations and maintaining the highest hygiene standards. You will work closely with the leadership team to drive service excellence.

Ideal candidates will have City & Guilds NVQ or equivalent, plus supervision experience and a valid Food Hygiene certificate, with a flexible approach to shifts and a drive to contribute to a thriving